Debt Recovery Litigator: Lead Complex Cases in Leeds

Flint Bishop LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Great working environment

Career development opportunities

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Buy/sell holiday

Holiday carry over

Birthday day off

Staff discounts

Social events

Discounts on legal services

Job summary

Flint Bishop LLP in Leeds is seeking an experienced Solicitor/Litigation Executive to lead a varied caseload in our debt recovery practice. You will draft pleadings, statements, and court bundles while advising clients through the litigation process, including enforcement actions.

We value strong communication, meticulous file management, and proactive case strategy. A minimum of 2 years PQE in commercial debt recovery is required; training on Liberate can be provided if needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with a minimum of 2 years' PQE in a commercial debt recovery role in a legal firm.
• Experience managing a significant caseload of complex debt recovery matters.
• Excellent IT skills with the ability to produce informative reports.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Liberate is preferred but training will be provided.
• Strong communication skills, including presenting data and findings.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a varied caseload of defended debt recovery matters, including small, fast track claims and multi-track claims.
• Draft and prepare legal documents such as pleadings, witness statements, court bundles, and judgment requests.
• Provide clear, strategic legal advice to clients, explaining complex legal matters and guiding them through the litigation process.
• Prepare cases for hearings, including interim applications, and manage enforcement actions such as insolvency, bankruptcy, and winding-up petitions.
• Develop case strategies and advise clients on the best course of action.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal procedures and firm policies, maintaining high standard of file management within the firm's case management system.
• Stay updated on legal changes and participate in training sessions to maintain professional competence.
• Work alongside colleagues across the department to maximise revenues generated from successful recoveries.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Excel

Education

Qualified solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Tools

Liberate

Job description

Flint Bishop LLP in Leeds is seeking an experienced Solicitor/Litigation Executive to lead a varied caseload in our debt recovery practice. You will draft pleadings, statements, and court bundles while advising clients through the litigation process, including enforcement actions.

We value strong communication, meticulous file management, and proactive case strategy. A minimum of 2 years PQE in commercial debt recovery is required; training on Liberate can be provided if needed.